Leviticus 3:12Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Cyril. Regarding the sheep and the goat, the same principle applies; the sacrificial ceremony is conducted in an identical fashion, with the variations in the animals' sizes serving as a significant reflection of the devotion and honor of those presenting the offering. One animal is abundant and distinguished, representing exceptional piety, akin to the image of the calf. Another is average, represented by the sheep, while the smallest, the goat, signifies a lesser devotion. This concept aligns with the teaching of the Gospel parable, where the fruitful soil yields returns of 'a hundred,' 'sixty,' and 'thirty' (Matt. 13:8:23). Palladius. Concord.